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228i xDrive Gran Coupe vs 125D

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Beats the 125D by 0.09s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe beats the 125D by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
241 hp
224 hp
0–100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
Top speed
240 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$40,500
$44,000

Simulated race times

Distance
228i xDrive Gran Coupe
125D
100 m
6.420s
6.467s
1/8 mile
9.467s
9.533s
1/4 mile
14.180s
14.271s
1 km
25.219s
25.353s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is $40,500 vs $44,000 for the 125D — a $3,500 gap. Power: 228i xDrive Gran Coupe makes 17 hp more (241 vs 224).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe or the 125D?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is faster, beating the 125D by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vs the 125D?

The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the 125D does it in 6.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe produces 241 hp; the 125D produces 224 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe tops out at 240 km/h, and the 125D reaches 240 km/h.

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